{"id":11832,"date":"2026-01-19T21:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T02:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/?page_id=11832"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:49:19","slug":"01-name-animation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/01-name-animation\/","title":{"rendered":"01 &#8211; Your Name Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Creative Brief:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using techniques learned in Motion Design I or techniques you\u2019ve acquired on your own, build a clean and creative animation that stylistically reveals your name.<\/span>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Think of this animation as a open\/close bumper for a show reel or presentation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>It&#8217;s your name &#8211; the animation will be a reflection of your creative style, like an artist&#8217;s signature.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Animation should be between :07-:10 seconds\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Allow enough time for name to hold and be legible<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Include music and sound effects\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>You can pull music from here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artlist Music<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You can pull SFX from here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/sfx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artlist SFX<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/go9d95s6m0sszg000lbat\/ART466_SFX_Spring2026.zip?rlkey=io3jlgvdkkmlo20rib82szg7e&amp;st=7dj9y1d5&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">folder of sound effects<\/a> you can use as well<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Feel free to explore other music and sound effect options as well<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Techniques to explore:\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Position<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Scale<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Opacity<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Rotation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Masking<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Kinetic Typography<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Text Animators<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Stroke Generators<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Easy Ease Keyframes<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Track Mattes<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Frame-by-frame animation (stop motion)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Specifications:\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>1920 x 1080 HD<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>24 fps (frames per second)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Delivery Specs\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>H264 codec<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>.mp4 file<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Final Export Filename: ART466_01-NAME_YourName_YYMMDD<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/cg1hlu0j4vwdcyerupj68\/_Folder_Structure.zip?rlkey=pu5f4mz2yt7ju8yqvys66ugc3&amp;st=7e07z61i&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Class Folder Structure<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Helpful Tutorials:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Text Animators for Beginners - After Effects Type Tutorial\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJ3QHNQSJg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Animated Stroke in After Effects (Easy)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_HiS9oOt1nE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Animate Your Name In a cool Way - After Effects Tutorial | Signature Text Animation\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kSGEPfnyjjU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">January 20, 2026 &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Tuesday <\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Introduction and overview of the class<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>First project &#8211; 01: Your Name Here\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Project overview<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>In class tutorials<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Begin work on animations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">January 22, 2026 &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Thursday<\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Quick in-class tutorials on text animation techniques and refresher lessons<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Continue work in-class on your name animation<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>One-on-one check ins with professor<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Look ahead at the next project &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/02-do-the-logo-motion\/\">02 Do The Logo Motion (Logo Animation)<\/a>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>This project will begin next week<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">January 27, 2026 &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Tuesday<\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Quick in-class tutorial on adding music and SFX using After Effects or Premiere<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Continue work on name animations<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Look ahead at the next project &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/02-do-the-logo-motion\/\">02 Do The Logo Motion (Logo Animation)<\/a>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Please look at assignments due on Thursday, January 29<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color: #5d00a4;\">Due before class on Thursday, January 29<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>CREATE A POST<\/strong>\u00a0\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Post Category: 01 &#8211; Your Name Here &#8211; FINAL<\/li>\r\n<li>YouTube link to your final name animation<\/li>\r\n<li><em>Brief description of your creative direction and why you chose this animation style to represent your name<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>UPLOAD TO DROPBOX<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Upload your final name animation to the class Dropbox folder &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/9kmbfuh7x3lla46uom99w\/AD_OVjPbzr66t6b3rMnDX-k?rlkey=3ij7fxejmcjp5v0vh4nsip5xx&amp;st=s0jkjjp6&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Please see Creative Brief above for specifications and filename of your final video<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/how-to-export\/\">Watch this tutorial for export guidance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>If you created more than one animation, provide them all or pick your favorite one.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color: #5d00a4;\">Due on Thursday, February 5<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Name Animation Revised Final<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Address the notes on your first round animation &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/f.io\/UgXuetHx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link to Frame.io notes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Polish and add finishing touches<\/li>\r\n<li>Export a final revised version<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>CREATE A POST<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Post Category: 01 &#8211; Your Name Here &#8211; FINAL REVISED<\/li>\r\n<li>YouTube link<\/li>\r\n<li><em>Brief description listing the latest changes (what did you add\/polish on this latest version?)<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>UPLOAD TO DROPBOX<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Upload your revised name animation to the class Dropbox folder &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/0f1v5t0ziedfq0sy9v5rk\/AG2j2WIkfcGx86Auhhfn3Xs?rlkey=e2agar0w4epi396rcybbyl503&amp;st=r4tat6sy&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Make sure to label as REVISED in your filename\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><em>Filename Example<\/em>: ART466_01-NAME_REVISED_YourName_YYMMDD<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Please see Creative Brief above for specifications and filename of your final video<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/02-do-the-logo-motion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">02 Do The Logo Motion project<\/a> for additional assignments<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creative Brief: &nbsp; Helpful Tutorials: January 20, 2026 &#8211; Tuesday January 22, 2026 &#8211; Thursday January 27, 2026 &#8211; Tuesday Due before class on Thursday, January 29 CREATE A POST\u00a0 Post Category: 01 &#8211; Your Name Here &#8211; FINAL YouTube&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/01-name-animation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":126,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11832","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/126"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11832"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12121,"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11832\/revisions\/12121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kscgd.com\/2026spring\/466\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}